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Top Historic Locations Around The World: Bring The Past To Life

Historic destinations give you the chance to bring the past to life and remember all those things you forgot about in school. In these places where civilizations have been formed and thrived for so many years, you’ll open yourself up to a new way of understanding the past. Historic tours bring meaning to things you’ve only read about before, in a way that is possible only through the education and excitement of history travel.

Of course the landscape, is unique for its beauty – it features that famous harbor, the Christ the Redeemer Statue and Sugarloaf Mountain. Naturally, the beach culture is unlike any other in the world, but Rio offers visitors an atmosphere of fun that makes every day a Carnival; it's what makes it such a beloved destination.

Hop on your camel for the ride of a lifetime. Sail on a felucca, one of Egypt’s traditional sailboats. Visit the Sphinx. Finally be able to say that you’ve seen the pyramids. A visit to Egypt is unlike any other on earth, with ancient history and age-old stories around every corner in this birthplace of civilization.

Be ready to snap plenty of pictures in what’s been called the world's “Most Photogenic City.” After you capture shots of the Vatican, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and Coliseum, you’ll have a lifetime of beautiful pictures – and memories. Say “formaggio!”

Boston, with its much-visited Freedom Trail, played a vital role in the history of the Colonies and the United States. Visiting this lively and history-minded city allows you to travel back to a time of patriotism, revolution and transformation, all within a beautifully preserved urban landscape.

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